Sprint bringing 4G network to S.A.

The nation’s third-largest wireless carrier announced earlier this week that San Antonio is among the 17 markets added to its 4G national rollout. Sprint says its 4G network is three to five times faster than any 3G network currently offered by competitors like Verizon and AT&T, both of which are working on launching their own 4G networks.

The San Antonio launch is expected later this year. Nine other Texas markets — Austin, Abilene, Amarillo, Killeen/Temple, Midland/Odessa, Wichita Falls, Lubbock, Corpus Christi and Waco — also were tapped for the 4G expansion.